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The Replacements Reunite For Three Shows
The Replacements have their lineup in place for three upcoming reunion shows.
Tagged as:1980s, A Perfect Circle, alt-rock, David Minehan, Devo, Guns n Roses, Josh Freese, Paul Westerberg, The Replacements, the Vandals, Tommy Stinson, U.S.A.
OMD Cancel Gigs After Drummer Hospitalised
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) have been forced to cancel the balance of dates on their current tour when drummer Malcolm Holmes became ill after their Toronto show on Saturday night. Holmes was hospitalised after the incident.
Tagged as:1980s, 2010s, English Electric, Malcolm Holmes, OMD, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, synth-pop, U.K.
Simple Minds To Tour US For First Time In A Decade
It has been more than ten years since Simple Minds set foot on North American shores for the purpose of a tour. That drought comes to an end starting October 15 at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles.
Tagged as:1980s, 2010s, Andy Gillespie, Charlie Burchill, Ged Grimes, Jim Kerr, Mel Gaynor, rock, Simple Minds, U.K.
Alan Parsons Project’s I Robot Gets The 35th Anniversary Treatment
The Alan Parsons Project were known for their refining of the concept album with their ten albums released between 1976 and 1987. The second of those albums, I Robot, is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a newly expanded 2-CD Legacy Edition.
Tagged as:1980s, 2010s, Alan Parsons Project, Allan Clarke, art-rock, Clive Davis, Cockney Rebel, Dave Townsend, Eric Woolfson, Gonzalez, I Robot, Jaki Whitren, Lenny Zakatek, Sally Woolfson, Steve Harley, The Hollies, U.K.
Deacon Blue Announce September UK Tour
Following a hugely successful sell-out tour in 2012 celebrating the 25th anniversary release of their debut album Raintown, and also the release of their Top 20 album The Hipsters, Deacon Blue return in 2013 to embark on their biggest tour in more than a decade!
Tagged as:1980s, 2010s, Deacon Blue, pop, Ricky Ross, U.K.
Sting To Present The Last Ship In New York
Sting will preview and, supposedly, retire the songs from his upcoming album, The Last Ship, during a series of ten benefit concerts at New York’s Public Theater.
Tagged as:1980s, 2010s, Brian Yorkey, John Logan, Oskar Eustis, rock, Sting, U.K.
Bernie Nolan Loses Her Cancer Battle At 52
Tributes are flooding in after Bernie Nolan succumbed to cancer aged 52. She had suffered from the disease for three years.
Tagged as:1980s, 2010s, Bernie Nolan, Coleen Nolan, Girl Group, Go West, Ireland, Jason Donovan, Judie Tzuke, Kim Wilde, Linda Nolan, Martin Kemp, Maureen Nolan, Nolan Sisters, Peter Cox, Spandau Ballet, The Nolans
Iron Maiden’s Trooper Ale Now Available In The House Of Commons Bar
Mike Weatherley, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade, has welcomed the arrival of Iron Maiden’s Trooper Ale as the ‘Guest Ale’ in the Strangers’ Bar at the House of Commons.
Tagged as:1980s, 2010s, Bruce Dickinson, heavy metal, House Of Commons, Iron Maiden, Mike Weatherley, Trooper Ale, U.K.
Superstar Drummer Steve Gadd Releases First Solo Album In More Than Two Decades
Steve Gadd hasn’t released a solo project in 22 years. As one of the most in demand drummers of the last fifty years, he has stayed more than busy, but he felt it was time to write and produce a set for himself.
Tagged as:1980s, Carly Simon, Eric Clapton, Frank Sinatra, James Taylor, Jon Bon Jovi, Miles Davis, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Pink Floyd, rock, Steely Dan, Steve Gadd, U.S.A., Van McCoy
Family Of Roy Orbison Release Fan’s Bootleg Concert
The family of Roy Orbison has released the second album in their bootleg series of concerts and the first submitted by a fan.
Tagged as:1960s, 1980s, Dan Celli, Emmylou Harris, pop, Roy Orbison, U.S.A.
Beatles Sgt Pepper Misses Best Album List
They are the favourite argument starters on every entertainment site in the world. Along with those lists come a few certainties. Citizen Kane will be the greatest movie, Pele will be the greatest football player and the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band will be the greatest album.
Tagged as:1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 2010s, Aretha Franklin, Clash, Michael Jackson, Nirvana, pop, Prince, Ramones, rock, Rolling Stones, Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Beatles, U.K., U.S.A.
The Proclaimers Release Not Cynical Single And Very Best Of Album
Following the first play this morning of their new single ‘Not Cynical’ on Chris Evans’ BBC Radio 2 show, The Proclaimers are pleased to announce the release of The Very Best Of The Proclaimers.
Tagged as:1980s, 2010s, Chris Evans, David Tennant, pop, The Proclaimers, U.K.
Michael Jackson Had Everything To Live For
Michael Jackson had “everything to live for” in the days running up to his tragic death.
Tagged as:1980s, 2000s, Blanket Jackson, Jason Pfeiffer, Katherine Jackson, Mark Lester, Michael Jackson, Paris Jackson, pop, Prince Jackson, U.K., U.S.A.
Boy George Announces New Album And UK Tour Dates
Following on from his sell-out Meltdown performance Boy George, universally recognised as one of our generation’s most iconic artists, is back with his first new studio album of original material in almost two decades.
Tagged as:1980s, 2010s, Boy George, Culture Club, Dave Bascombe, Depeche Mode, Doves, Pendulum, pop, Richie Stevens, Simply Red, Soul II Soul, Tears For Fears, Tina Turner, U.K.
Close Friend Says Michael Jackson Confided In Him About His Paternity
Michael Jackson reportedly told a close friend he didn’t father two of his children shortly before his death.
Tagged as:1980s, 2010s, Blanket Jackson, Debbie Rowe, Jason Pfeiffer, Mark Lester, Michael Jackson, Paris Jackson, pop, Prince Jackson, soul, U.S.A.
Devo Release 30 Year Old Live Show And Album Of Rarities
Devo will release an album of rarities from between 2006 and 2009 when they were recording the music that would become Something For Everybody.
Tagged as:1980s, 2010s, Devo, James Brown, Michael Pilmer, new wave, Prince, U.S.A.
Blondie Set To Release 10th Album
Following the amazing success of their current UK sell-out tour, Blondie have announced their tenth studio album ‘ Ghosts Of Download’ is to be release in Autumn 2013.
Tagged as:1980s, 2010s, Beth Ditto, Blondie, Chris Stein, Clem Burke, Debbie Harry, Ken Bruce, Matt Katz-Bohen, new wave, rock, U.S.A.
Motörhead Cancels Dates Due To Lemmy Suffering Blood Clot
Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister is not having a good year. He recently had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator installed in his chest to give his heart a mini shock when it detects a irregular heartbeat.
Tagged as:1980s, 2010s, Heavy Rock, Lemmy Kilmister, Motorhead, U.K.
Bow Wow Wow Enlist New Singer And Tour US With Gene Loves Jezebel
After 32 years as the on-again/off-again lead singer of British new wave band Bow Wow Wow, Annabella Lwin left to work on her solo career.
Tagged as:1980s, 2010s, Annabella Lwin, Bow Wow Wow, Chloe Demetria, Gene Loves Jezebel, Leigh Gorman, Matthew Fuller, punk, Tig Moore, U.K.
Belinda Carlisle Releases New Single
She knew it back in 1987, when Heaven Is A Place On Earth first sky-rocketed her solo career worldwide and added yet another string to her bow as lead singer of the Go-Gos, one of the most successful female bands of all time. And she knows it in 2013, with the digital only release of
Tagged as:1980s, 2010s, American Idol, Belinda Carlisle, Gabe Lopez, Go-Go's, Ian Masterson, Jane Wiedlin, New Kids On The Block, pop, U.S.A.
Paris Jackson Doesn’t Want To Be Involved In Michael’s Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Paris Jackson reportedly wants to be completely removed from her family’s on-going lawsuit against AEG Live.
Tagged as:1980s, 2010s, Conrad Murray, Katherine Jackson, King Of Pop, Michael Jackson, Paris Jackson, pop, Prince Michael Jackson, soul, U.S.A.
Steve Perry Blogs About His Experience With Cancer
The world hasn’t heard much from ex-Journey frontman Steve Perry for many years. He has undergone hip replacement surgery, has done cattle and diary farming and, on occasion, has returned to music to produce for other artists or to write songs for his own future projects.
Tagged as:1980s, 2010s, Journey, Kellie Nash, rock, Steve Perry, U.S.A.
Vivian Campbell Diagnosed With Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Another veteran artist is fighting the scourge of cancer. Viv Campbell of Def Leppard has written on his Facebook page about his diagnosis and treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
Tagged as:1980s, 2010s, Def Leppard, Dio, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, rock, Thin Lizzy, U.K., Vivian Campbell, Whitesnake
Alison Moyet To Receive Silver Clef Award
Alison Moyet will receive this years Silver Clef Award from Nordoff Robbins.
Tagged as:1980s, 2010s, Alison Moyet, Annie Lennox, Depeche Mode, Kylie Minogue, Muse, Nordoff Robbins, Oasis, Paul Weller, pop, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, Silver Clef Award, take That, The Who, U.K., Vince Clarke, Yaz, Yazoo
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OMD Cancel Gigs After Drummer Hospitalised
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) have been forced to cancel the balance of dates on their current tour when drummer Malcolm Holmes became ill after their Toronto show on Saturday night. Holmes was hospitalised after the incident.
July 23, 2013
Simple Minds To Tour US For First Time In A Decade
It has been more than ten years since Simple Minds set foot on North American shores for the purpose of a tour. That drought comes to an end starting October 15 at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles.
July 17, 2013
Deacon Blue Announce September UK Tour
Following a hugely successful sell-out tour in 2012 celebrating the 25th anniversary release of their debut album Raintown, and also the release of their Top 20 album The Hipsters, Deacon Blue return in 2013 to embark on their biggest tour in more than a decade!
July 10, 2013